DESCRIPTION:

The Instrumentable – Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (I-MILES) is designed to simulate both the firing capabilities and the vulnerability of dismounted troops, tactical vehicles and combat vehicles and to objectively assess weapon effects during training. This provides unit commanders an integrated training system to use at the home station local training area and instrumented training areas. It will replace legacy systems at the End of Useful Life and in accordance with the Armywide distribution plan.

I-MILES is a laser-based training device used on Soldiers, small arms, tactical vehicles, tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and opposing forces to provide real-time casualty effects. The I-MILES program is comprised of five product lines:

Individual Weapon System

Tactical Vehicle System

Combat Vehicle System

Shoulder Launched Munitions

Universal Controller Device

Together, these provide the ability to adjudicate force-on-force training and provide data used in the After Action Review. It is an evolutionary approach to replace older I-MILES equipment with devices that provide better training fidelity. Use of the system, from squad-through-brigade-level exercises, reinforces good tactical maneuver skills by training Soldiers how to avoid direct fire as well as reward good target engagement ability. The system interfaces with instruments at both home stations and Combat Training Centers. The I-MILES modular design will accommodate new weapons, ammunition, vulnerabilities and vehicle types. The Army will use and field I-MILES worldwide.

BENEFIT TO THE WARFIGHTER

I-MILES allows soldiers to train as they fight using their tactical equipment and adding I-MILES equipment. Soldiers can function fully and operate as they would in a cooperative environment with other local units or multinational partners.